Ontario News
Ontario rejects TDSB’s request for more time in lifting mask rules in schools
TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor has instructed schools that sought more time to lift mask mandates and other remaining COVID-19 public health measures to...
Ford will keep his mask on in the legislature for ‘first few days’ post-mandate
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will wear his mask "for the first few days" in the legislature after mandates lift on...
Ontario plan for GTA transportation includes ‘conceptual’ transit lines, new highways
Ontario has laid out a 30-year vision to grow transportation networks around Toronto, including road expansions, potential new transit networks and proposed new highways,...
Lecce defends end date for Ontario school mask mandate amid calls for more time
TORONTO — Ontario's education minister is defending the province's plan to end mask rules along with other COVID-19 measures in schools on March 21...
Ontario to lift mask mandates in most indoor settings on March 21, reports say
TORONTO — Multiple media reports suggest the Ontario government is set to announce the lifting of mask mandates in most indoor settings today.
The Toronto...
Ontario offering nurses up to $5,000 as job retention incentive
Ontario is offering all nurses incentive pay of up to $5,000 per person to encourage job retention.
Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday the payments...
‘I wanted to make a difference:’ Christine Elliott to wrap political career
By Alison Jones, Canadian Press
Christine Elliott may have never quite landed the top job in her party, but the Ontario health minister will be...
Ontario wants to welcome Ukrainian refugees with jobs and settlement: Ford
Premier Doug Ford wants to fast-track potential Ukrainian refugees to Ontario, where he says jobs and settlement services will be waiting for them.
Ford said...
Fewer LTC deaths during Omicron wave despite high infections
TORONTO — Ontario long-term care homes, where the majority of residents have third or fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses, have been spared mass deaths during...
Ontario New Democrats to introduce anti-Islamophobia bill
TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats intend to table legislation today aimed at fighting Islamophobia and other hate crimes.
The official Opposition party says its bill...
